Software Engineering Manager 1

Northrop Grumman•Manhattan Beach, CA

3d•$133,000 - $199,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense System is seeking a Manager Software Engineer 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Hollywood, MD or Manhattan Beach, CA. The Functional manager will lead a team of approximately 10-15 engineers working within the Mission Planning department in the Mission Data Management Engineering (MDM) operating unit (OU), part of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems’ C2 & Weapons Integration (CWI) division. The successful candidate will lead direct report employees based on organizational goals, program activity, and company policies. Specific responsibilities include coordinating with programs for staffing, recruiting, training, preparing and delivering performance reviews to employees, evaluating/recommending employees for promotions, evaluating salaries and coordinating with Human Resources on potential adjustments, assisting employees in preparing performance goals, providing career guidance to employees and counseling employees on their performance as necessary. Program Execution and Engineering Excellence are our driving forces. The Manager will support and be accountable for goals including: Cultivate an inclusive and engaging workplace. Ensure employees’ work life balance is appropriate. Workforce: maintain staff adequate to execute to program plans, as well as for strategic growth. Plan assignments and fill program needs to ensure success, but which also offer growth to the individuals performing the work. Performance management: on an ongoing basis engage with staff to identify growth opportunities, deficiencies, appropriate training, etc. Execute to the Enterprise review cycle. Manage compensation and career progression Create and maintain forward-looking processes which align to strategic goals.

Requirements

BS or higher degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM), MIS, or related field
5+ years of experience, and significant direct experience in the field of Software Engineering including Agile or SAFe methodologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to facilitate/mediate in conflict resolution matters
Working knowledge and experience with the SW Engineering or System Engineering disciplines
Familiarity with the other Engineering disciplines
Must have an active DoD Secret clearance with an investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a functional manager or technical team leader
Experience in an Agile/SAFe leadership role (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Release Train Engineer, e.g.)
Familiarity with EVMS Reporting and CAM responsibilities
Experience with Web Development and Microservices
Experience with Microsoft Windows-based Applications
Previous in-depth mission planning domain knowledge of program software design and code preferred
Current direct program duties within the MDM OU
Current AP-012 SAP access
Current DoD Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Lead direct report employees based on organizational goals, program activity, and company policies.
Coordinate with programs for staffing, recruiting, and training.
Prepare and deliver performance reviews to employees.
Evaluate and recommend employees for promotions.
Evaluate salaries and coordinate with Human Resources on potential adjustments.
Assist employees in preparing performance goals.
Provide career guidance to employees.
Counsel employees on their performance as necessary.
Cultivate an inclusive and engaging workplace.
Ensure employees’ work life balance is appropriate.
Maintain staff adequate to execute to program plans, as well as for strategic growth.
Plan assignments and fill program needs to ensure success, but which also offer growth to the individuals performing the work.
Engage with staff on an ongoing basis to identify growth opportunities, deficiencies, appropriate training, etc.
Execute to the Enterprise review cycle.
Manage compensation and career progression.
Create and maintain forward-looking processes which align to strategic goals.